Vasilis Kikilias
Vasileios "Vasilis" Kikilias (Greek: Βασίλης Κικίλιας; born 15 May 1974 in Athens) is a Greek politician and retired professional basketball player. At 201 cm (6'7") tall, he played at the small forward position.
Basketball career
Kikilias started his basketball career with Panionios and Ionikos Nikaias, and he then moved to AEK Athens. He finished his sports career in 2004, playing with Apollon Patras.
Basketball career achievements
- Had 18 caps and scored 228 points with the Greek national basketball team.
- Won the silver medal at the 1991 Eurobasket for Cadets.
- Won the Greek League championship in 2002 with AEK.
- Won the Greek Cup in 2000 & 2001 with AEK.
- Won the Saporta Cup in 2000 with AEK.
Political career
In 2012, Kikilias was elected to the Hellenic Parliament, as a representative of New Democracy, and on 10 June 2014, he was appointed Minister for Public Order and Citizen Protection.
External links
- Official website
- Terms of office of Vasilis Kikilias at the Hellenic Parliament (English)
- FIBA Profile
- FIBA Europe Profile
- Euroleague.net Profile
- Draftexpress.com Profile
- Eurobasket.com Profile
- AEK.com Basketball Profile
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